Jobs · Management · Illinois

Engineering Manager

EMAC, inc. · Carbondale, IL · 5 days ago
HybridManagementFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team of 8 (hardware & software) with full accountability for delivery, quality, and team performance
  • Allocate team resources effectively across projects based on skills, priorities, and timelines
  • Ensure high-quality technical execution, including reviews, verification, and adherence to engineering standards
  • Maintain a hands-on engineering contribution, including supporting design problem-solving, engineering circuit design, debugging, and providing technical guidance on complex challenges
  • Take ownership of project delivery outcomes, ensuring milestones are met on time and with minimal rework
  • Coach and develop team members, including performance management, hiring, onboarding, and continuous upskilling
  • Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement in processes, tools, and ways of working
  • Establish strong documentation practices and promote effective knowledge sharing within and across teams
  • Support customer interactions and actively participate in customer-facing activities, including customer calls, acting as the escalation point for technical topics within your domain while supporting the preparation of solution recommendations and quotations
  • Contribute to aligning EMAC engineering practices with FRAMOS, while preserving flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading engineering teams in embedded systems, electronics, or related environments
  • Strong technical background in hardware/software integration and system-level development
  • Experience managing end-to-end delivery of customer-driven engineering projects
  • Ability to combine hands-on technical understanding with leadership and strategic thinking
  • Strong competence in resource planning, prioritization, and driving execution toward clear goals
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a focus on building engaged and high-performing teams
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Adaptable and comfortable navigating changing priorities, technologies, and organizational environments

About EMAC & FRAMOS

EMAC has been building custom embedded systems since 1985, with a strong reputation for practical, reliable solutions. From System-on-Modules to fully integrated platforms, the focus has always been on solving real customer problems.

Now, as part of FRAMOS, we’re combining that experience with global expertise in sensors and embedded vision technology. Together, this opens up new possibilities for building intelligent, next-generation systems, while keeping the hands-on, customer-focused approach that EMAC is known for. Together, we bring a unique combination of hands-on engineering excellence, innovation, and global reach, while staying committed to delivering solutions that make our customers successful.

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